Baldur's Gate 3 blends deep D&D 5e rules with reactive storytelling across three sprawling acts. These guides cut through the complexity so you can focus on the adventure.
Hand-picked guides to get you going. New ones added regularly.
What the Dark Urge origin is, how it differs from Tav, key choices in every act, and unique endings.
02How to play BG3 with friends on different platforms — PC, PS5, Mac, and Xbox Series X/S all in the same session.
03Interactive per-act checklist of every companion, quest, and item you can permanently lose in BG3.
04Enter via Helsik's ritual, loot the Archive (Amulet of Greater Health, Gauntlets of Hill Giant Strength, Orphic Hammer), and beat Raphael by destroying his Soul Pillars.
05All 12 subclasses added in The Final Patch — Path of the Giant, Hexblade, Bladesinging, Swashbuckler and more.
06Single save, permadeath, Legendary Actions on every major boss — how the mode works and how to survive it.
07Top 5 multiclass level splits — Sorcadin, Lockadin, Gloomstalker Assassin, Sorlock and Storm Cleric/Sorcerer.
08What each companion approves and disapproves of — raise Astarion, Shadowheart, Gale, and all others fast.
09BG3 best classes for new players: overview of the 12 classes, beginner-friendly picks (e.
10All romanceable companions, the approval system and the Act 1 party.
11Find Withers in the Dank Crypt and change class for 100 gold.
12Prepared vs known casters, how many you can equip, and scribing scrolls.
13Costs, camp supplies, and why resting often unlocks story content.
14Hide, vision cones, Cunning Action and setting up the surprise round.
15Carry weight, the camp chest, Send to Camp and the Wares system.
✦Hidden things the community discovered — worth knowing.
17BG3 beginner guide: character creation, D&D 5e basics (ability scores, advantage/disadvantage, d.
18BG3 best builds: strong, forgiving build directions across martial and caster (e.
19BG3 companions: the origin companions (Astarion, Gale, Lae'zel, Shadowheart, Wyll, Karlach, Hals.
20BG3 multiclassing for beginners: how it works, when it is worth it, popular combos (e.
No prior D&D knowledge is needed. The game explains its core mechanics in context — ability checks, Armor Class, and action economy are all introduced naturally as you play. Knowing the basics of D&D 5e will help you make smarter decisions earlier, but first-timers regularly finish the game without ever opening a rulebook.
Fighter is the most recommended starting class for new players. It has the highest hit points among martial classes, simple resource management (no spell slots to track), and Action Surge gives you a powerful burst option without complicated setup. Paladin is a close second if you want some spellcasting alongside strong melee presence.
Yes. Once you reach the druid grove in Act 1 and rescue a character called Withers from a nearby crypt, he joins your camp and offers full character respecs for a small gold fee. You can respec your main character or any companion at any time, so no choice made during character creation is permanent.
BG3 has three acts. A focused playthrough skipping most side content takes roughly 60–80 hours; completionists routinely log 150–200 hours. Act 1 is the largest and most open, set in the wilderness around the Emerald Grove. Act 2 takes place in the shadow-cursed lands around Moonrise Towers, and Act 3 is set in Baldur's Gate city itself.
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